Forensic Pathologist

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We are currently seeking a Forensic Pathologist – American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board‑certified physician. Experience in trauma and disease processes is preferred. This individual will be a part of our Biomechanics Practice. In this role, you will often work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide detailed medical expert analysis and conclusions.

• Rendering medical expert opinions including injury causation analyses and evaluation of pathologic natural disease processes.
• Evaluating complex events involving high severity and potential demise.
• Detailed review of provided antemortem and postmortem information, such as autopsy findings, medical records, radiology, photographs, laboratory tests, and investigative reports.
• Clearly communicating medical findings and opinions to a variety of audiences, including technical experts, attorney clients, and lay stakeholders.
• Preparing detailed expert State and Federal reports and opinion disclosures as required.
• Participating in teleconferences with stakeholders and clearly verbally communicating findings to non‑medical individuals.
• Testifying as an expert medical witness in civil, state, and federal court proceedings.
• Maintaining continuing AMA Category 1 medical education credits.
• Effectively working in a multidisciplinary environment as a member of a team.
• Adhering to required internal quality assurance practices regarding project engagements and work product.

• Graduation from a United States LCME accredited college or university with a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, or completed USMLE process.
• Be currently and actively acknowledged as board-certified as described by the ABMS.
• Preference for described and accepted qualifications by the ABMS in Forensic and Anatomic Pathology, Emergency Medicine, or a trauma‑related specialty.
• Hold a current, active, unrestricted state medical license from within the United States.
• Knowledge base shall be commensurate with the position responsibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective and appropriate leadership skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, technical managers, external clients, and administrative staff.
• Familiarity with medicolegal‑type subject matter including wrongful death and negligence is desirable.
• Medicolegal awareness involving pain and suffering is desirable.
• A history of professional role‑related testifying in trial and depositions is desirable.
• Open to full‑ or part‑time consideration.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).

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Base salary range depends on experience and capabilities. Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary for managers and above.

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